ALIA LURIA, the science fiction/fantasy author of the ARTIFACTS OF LUMIN SERIES, has received FIVE STARS from Readers' Favorite as well as enthusiastic reviews from first readers. Her novel COMPENDIUM is currently available for pre-order in paperback and e-book and launches May 5th. The audiobook version forthcoming. Weaving wit and sorrow into tales of family and redemption, Ms. Luria strives to bring every reader into Lumin, a far off world struggling to find itself after technological collapse.-- Visit her site at alialuria.com-- Sign up for her monthly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/bhz2B1-- Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/alia -- Follow her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/alialuriaWhat others are saying about Alia's books:"I cannot wait for the next book to come out and I hope the series continues for many more books after that. I'm bookmarking this author because I know I will fall in love with every word she writes. Wow." - Readers' Favorite (Samantha Coville)"...combines a one of a kind plot, a fascinating setting, fresh and memorable characters and a flawless and gripping descriptive writing style..." - Readers' Favorite (Faridah Nassozi)